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BT56 DZV

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DZV
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 137,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 137,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,314 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded oil seeping through corrosion (advise replacement asap) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts in boot not checked.(dog cage in boot)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded front to rear nearside and offside inc all suspension component prescribed area's (note rear chassi coverd in mud and various parts hard to see) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

auxillery belt cracking

build up of mud underneath

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2025 122,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle does not open from either side also outer handle brocken/missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/suspension arm front mount prescribed area (chassi corroded/holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded oil seeping through corrosion (advise replacement asap) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts in boot not checked.(dog cage in boot)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded front to rear nearside and offside inc all suspension component prescribed area's (note rear chassi coverd in mud and various parts hard to see) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

auxillery belt cracking

build up of mud underneath

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 108,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 106,859 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack zone A / Crack in nsf upper swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 92,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,507 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (Both)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,299 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front drive shafts, outer gaiters leaking grease.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not full tested.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front drive shafts, outer gaiters leaking grease.

Rear seats stowed, seat belts not full tested.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,539 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,687 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,568 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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BT56 DZV is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT56 DZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 DZV is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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